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from the ABC set

Half a pound of inspiration,
a jumbo pack of talent,
a quarter tonne of dedication
and a carton of told-you-so.

A litre bottle of something special,
a box of self-esteem,
a string bag full of networked friends,
and a tetrapak of luck.

A baker's dozen of good ideas,
acceptance from a magazine,
a six-pack of something that isn't 'no',
or an agent phoning back.

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Comments

h jenkins | April 27, 2010 - 15:02

I really like this. Great idea.
I thought at first it was 'pop goes the weasel' and it does have something of that.

Would you mind if I had a go at something along similar lines? I'd like to do it so the second and fourth lines rhyme.

Helvigo Jenkins

Ewan | April 27, 2010 - 18:25

Helvigo, there is very famously no copyright on ideas. Go ahead.

h jenkins | April 27, 2010 - 18:31

I know that but I'm a gentleman.
(Supressed laughter off-stage).

Helvigo Jenkins